Where to Get Capital for Used Merchandise Stores

Looking for small business loans for used merchandise stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $100,000 used merchandise stores loan was issued by a Michigan bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Kalamazoo, Michigan was able to borrow $100,000 from Portage Commerce Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $50,000 of this Michigan small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: USED MERCHANDISE STORES
KALAMAZOO, MI 49008

SBA Loan Lender

PORTAGE COMMERCE BANK
800 E MILHAM
PORTAGE, MI 49002

This lender processed this small business loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

453310 - Used Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/27/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

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SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Portage Commerce Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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